Last year, we shifted focus to create a new learning program called the
Behavioral Healthcare Leadership Academy.
This Academy is a leadership development program for graduate level scholars
from UNCC interested in pursuing leadership-based careers in the behavioral
healthcare field upon graduation.
The goals of the academy include:
- Positioning scholars for future leadership positions in behavioral
healthcare
- Increasing knowledge regarding behavioral health managed care and
the
business of healthcare
- Cultivating relationships between managed care staff, scholars, and
providers
Subject matter experts from across our organization provided training for
students on Clinical Coverage Policies, Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement
Plans, Medicaid Transformation, Medicaid Financing, Procurement Strategies,
and Regulatory Affairs. BHLA scholars also received training on the basic
management skills used to provide integrative services in behavioral
healthcare during the Medicaid Transformation.
Following the program evaluation, students increased their knowledge across
a wide spectrum of topics and felt more prepared for their future career in
behavioral healthcare.
The program continues to grow and expand across additional study disciplines
and the flexibilities created through virtual learning have enabled a larger
class of scholars for the upcoming academic year.